Direct Support Professional

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT INC; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc in New Jersey seeks a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with disabilities live meaningful lives, protect rights, and form genuine friendships through both full-time and part-time roles.

You will support daily living, encourage community engagement, respect rights, and apply a person-centered approach while collaborating with the team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license preferred, depending on program needs.
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help people we support have meaningful lives and learn daily living skills.
• Involve individuals in activities aligned with their interests and plans.
• Support building positive relationships within the community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and empower them to speak up.
• Apply the person-centered philosophy in daily activities.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect health by assisting with medications and medical appointments when needed.
• Collaborate on service plans with the team and fulfill assigned duties.
• Ensure safety per the service plan and report hazards to supervision.
• Follow agency procedures for incident reporting and investigations.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

It takes a truly special person to be a great Direct Support Professional: you must be passionate about helping others, dedicated to protecting a person's rights, and-most of all-willing to offer true, genuine friendship, through good times, bad times, laughter, and shared experiences. Far too many developmentally disabled individuals are held back by the lack of a solid support system, and as a DSP, you can change that. DSPs should be strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to creating a better world for others, through both full-time and part-time positions available in our programs.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New Jersey and New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Our industry-leading benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Help the people we support to have meaningful lives. Listen to their dreams and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Help each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involve them in activities that match their interests, gifts and plans.
• Help individuals we support learn how to form and continue positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to speak up for themselves.
• Use the person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor's orders, going on medical appointments and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Join with other team members in the development of the service plan and carry out all parts for which you are responsible.
• Protect the safety of the people you support by providing the level of supervision described in the person's service plan and by reporting to your supervisor any potentially dangerous situations.
• Follow all agency procedures regarding incident reporting and reporting possible abuse. Cooperate with Agency and Division staff during any investigations and inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver's license preferred, depending on program needs
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus

The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all.

We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do.

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Pay Range

USD $18.43 - USD $18.43 /Hr.